Episode 93: From Policy to Practice: Rethinking Campus Wellbeing

Julie Edwards, Assistant Vice President for Student Health and Wellbeing at Cornell, joins Erin and Toral for a powerful conversation about building a health-promoting campus. She shares how the adoption of the Okanagan Charter is shaping Cornell’s holistic approach to wellbeing, why fostering a culture of health is a shared responsibility, and the real impact of systemic changes like implementing floating holidays and credit caps. Julie also opens up about her personal journey and how it fuels her passion for creating a campus where everyone can thrive.